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B10 DRW

1996 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,876 mi
Last recorded119,876 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 DRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 119,876 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroding due to inactivity.

Fail 15 Sep 2012 119,872 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroding due to inactivity.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 117,752 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 103,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 103,265 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 95,227 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 88,462 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 79,715 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 79,715 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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B10 DRW is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 93,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B10 DRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B10 DRW registered?

B10 DRW is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 February 1996.

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The MOT history for B10 DRW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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